Government
Jan. 29, 2024
AB 2773: A California bill aimed at curbing pretextual stops
With the passage of AB 2773, advocates argue that the new law will help protect citizens who are disproportionately impacted by minor traffic violations, such as Black drivers in California.
California Assembly Bill (2773), signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September of 2022, requires peace officers to state the purpose of a traffic stop before asking drivers other questions. Under the legislation, officers are not permitted to start the interaction by asking the driver if they know why they were pulled over.
AB-2773 also instructs officers against asking a stopped person their race, ethnicity, or gender. These factors are to...
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